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Join Turtle Marathon at Mt. Nam

The Korea Times encourages readers to enjoy the chilly wind and early morning sunshine at Mount Nam at the 444th Turtle Marathon this Sunday.The monthly event, organized by Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times, has garnered more than 1.2 million participants since its inauguration in 1978.Lee Ju-young, minister of oceans and fisheries, will lead the walkathon in a bid to promote domestic marine products.Upon finishing the walk, there will be a performance show performed by choreographer Lee Gui-sun and pop singer Kim Soo-chan and a lucky drawing with prizes including marine products, LED TV, electric shaver and more.Middle and high school students who participate in the cleanup afterwards will receive certification for completion of three hours of voluntary work.Admission is free. For more information, visit turtle.hankooki.com. When: Sunday, Oct. 19, meet at 8:30 a.m. (walk begins at 9 a.m.).Where: National Theater of Korea outdoor plaza, near Dongguk University Station on subway Line 3, Exits 2 and 6 (Parking space is limited, so use public transport if possible).Pr

Oct 17, 2014
Join Turtle Marathon at Mt. Nam

(294) Taegeukgi - The National flag of Korea

By Janet ShinWe celebrate the National Foundation Day of Korea on October 3rd each year. It is one of the most important national holidays in Korea and a time when we honor our historical and spiritual heritage. Remembering this, we should all learn what the design of Taegeukgi represents. First of all, we need to clarify a couple of things. Gaechonjol was originally implemented based on the lunar calendar, which considers the energy of the specific month and day. October is the Harvest month and the optimum time to perform a ritual for heaven with fresh and abundant crops. Three is also believed to be the luckiest number. The Korean appellation, Gaechon, literally means ‘The opening of Heaven’. The day of Korean Foundation meanwhile was October 3, BC 2333 when the first ancient kingdom, Dangun Joseon, ruled the land. However, Gaechon occurred some 124 years prior to the nation’s establishment. Let’s talk further about the foundation of Korea. The famous Dangun myth starts with the story of a bear-woman who became the wife of Hwanwung. Hwanwung

Oct 16, 2014
(294) Taegeukgi - The National flag of Korea

Words that come alive

Hangeul calligrapher breathes life into lettersBy Yun Suh-youngKang Byung-in• Calligrapher, founder of Calligraphy Institute “Sooltong” (2002)• Graduated from Hongik University's Graduate School of Industrial Art• Vice president of Korea Calligraphy Design Incorporated Association• Director of Friends of National Hangeul Museum• Visiting professor at Chungnam National University's Dept. of Creative Design• Received official commendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (2008, 2013)• Received Korea Design Award's silver industrial medal (2012)Hangeul may well not be considered beautiful in its visual form, but to foreigners, it’s a pretty fascinating writing system. Those who came to Korea to learn the language say hangeul is systematic, easy to learn, and what’s more, even beautiful.A week has passed since the 568th anniversary of Hangeul Day on Oct.9, a national holiday to celebrate the creation of the Korean alphabet, but not many people know why the day is so significant or why it needs to be designated a n

Oct 15, 2014
Words that come alive

Hangeul museum illuminates history of Korean alphabet

Special exhibitionBy Oh Seo-jin (intern reporter)Yongbieocheonga, one of the first texts written in hangeulA letter written by King JeongjoThe first hangeul typewriter created by Gong Byung-wooA structure that shows the process of combining consonants and vowelsThe National Hangeul Museum, which exhibits artifacts and artwork related to hangeul, the Korean alphabet, opened in Yongsan next to the National Museum of Korea on “Hangeul Day” ― Oct. 9. Hangeul Day is a national holiday designated to celebrate the creation of the Korean alphabet.The museum consists of three floors that feature different types of exhibitions, an outdoor garden for events, a seminar room for educational sessions, and a café.The first floor features a library funded by Naver, seminar rooms and offices. The permanent exhibition is held on the second floor while special exhibition is held on the third. The third floor also features a children’s museum and Hangeul learning center for foreigners which were both funded by Google.The permanent exhibition currently on display is “T

Oct 15, 2014

Traditional liquor with a modern twist

 By W teamMakgeolli’s original taste is superb but there have been efforts to introduce modern, transformed versions of the traditional drink. And it’s not only makgeolli; soju and distilled liquor are also being blended in their own ways by creative “suljips” (bars). Here are three places W recommends for a taste of unique versions of traditional liquors.SoobulThe Gwanghwamun branch of Soobul, a modern “hansik” (Korean food) restaurant, is gaining reputation for drinks created by its staff.The most popular drink among customers is the “6 Gang” which is a mini-set of six fruit cocktails made from traditional Korean alcohol. The base of the cocktail is made with Hwayo, a dry distilled Korean liquor. The cocktail has three layers – the bottom is fruit extracts, the middle sparkling soda, and the top Hwayo. Because the cocktail is specially made this way, customers are advised to drink them bottoms-up to savor the intended taste. The first taste is bitter then becomes sweet towards the end.The six flavors are plum, apple vinegar

Oct 15, 2014
Traditional liquor with a modern twist

Korean liquor to compete with brandy

By Yun Suh-youngLucia ChoThe K-food boom is expanding from food to beverages. Soon, Korean beverage firms will bolster their efforts to expand their shares in the global market, just as “Hwayo” did.At the center of an effort to globalize Korean liquor is Hwayo, a local traditional liquor brand, which made its way into the land of whisky. Hwayo will go on sale at the luxury British department store Fortnum & Mason in London starting from Oct. 9. Fortnum & Mason is globally recognized for its high quality goods which are known to service the royal family.Behind the marketing accomplishment stands Lucia Cho, global marketing director of Hwayo and CEO of Bicena, a Korean fine dining restaurant. Cho is the daughter of Cho Taekwon, president of Kwangjuyo Group, the parent company of Hwayo and Bicena, which specializes in ceramic ware.Upon departure to participate in the launching ceremony of Hwayo at Fortnum & Mason, Cho spoke to W magazine via e-mail about Hwayo’s prospects in the global market. Below is an excerpt from the interview.What was the background b

Oct 15, 2014
Korean liquor to compete with brandy

Yeosu, a city of quiet beauty

A night view of the illuminated Dolsan BridgeBy Kim Bo-eunYeosu has had its heyday, people say. It reveled in its moment of glory during “Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea,” an international exposition that attracted some 8 million visitors over its three-month run, and is now no more than a southern port city with a vast but empty complex of expo halls.Indeed, Yeosu is not like Jeonju, a fellow city in Jeolla Province that has become a teeming tourist hotspot. But undisturbed, the city is yet more appealing. Once you step off the train and walk out of the Yeosu Expo Station, you will encounter a quiet mass of futuristic-looking buildings with the backdrop of the peninsula’s southern sea.Yeosu is not a flashy, exciting sort of tourist hub, but will provide a quiet, restoring getaway for tired city dwellers.A view of Odongdo and the seawall leading to it from the mainlandA two-day guideFor a refreshing walk, pay a visit to Odongdo, a tiny island right off Yeosu’s east coast. A seawall links the short distance between the mainland and island, which you can cross either by f

Oct 15, 2014By Kim Bo-eun

Like sleeping on clouds

By Jun Kyoung-wooThere’s a saying, “sleep is the best remedy.” People with jobs that require them to travel often will know exactly what this means. So they’re likely to give better ratings to hotels that offer comfortable beds rather than those with unique interior design or an outstanding night view. The most important factor for sleep is the bed. Hotels, thus, invest heavily on furnishing cozy beds. It might just be a piece of furniture, but considerable amount of thought goes into securing the highest quality of rest./ Westin Chosun SeoulUtmost comfortThe Westin Chosun Seoul, which celebrated its centennial anniversary this year, supplies guests with what they call “heavenly bed.”What makes this bed special is that the bedding is meticulously made with 10 sheets layered on top of the mattress. A mattress cover, a thermal blanket, three-layered cotton sheet, goose feather blanket and white duvet are layered on top of the mattress, which already has 900 springs inside. Thus, the bed is fluffy as cotton-candy and is extremely stable – tightl

Oct 15, 2014

A night at the palace

By Kim Mun-jeong (intern reporter)Autumn is a great season to take a stroll. And more than ever, it’s a great season to stroll around the royal palaces, which are offering special night openings starting from mid-October until early November.The three royal palaces – Gyeongbok, Changgyeong and Deoksu Palaces – invite you to enjoy their beautiful autumn night scenery.Gyeongbok PalaceGyeongbok Palace in the heart of Seoul, with its main gate facing Gwanghwamun Square, is the largest royal palace in the city. The palace has several entrances. The main gate leads to Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall.At night, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the softly lit Gyeonghoeru pavilion, where royal banquets were held, reflected on the water. Gyeongbok Palace was the first of five palaces built during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) in 1395. It was completely destroyed during the Japanese invasion of Joseon (1592-1598) and later rebuilt.Night openings : Oct. 22 – Nov. 3 (except Oct. 28)Opening hours : 7-10 p.m. (last admission: 9 p.m.)Address : 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu,

Oct 15, 2014

What's new

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse to land in SeoulNew York’s top steakhouse is making inroads into Seoul. Wolfgang’s Steakhouse Korea is set to open in Cheongdam-dong in December. The restaurant was founded by Wolfgang Zwiener who served as head waiter at New York’s renowned Peter Luger Steakhouse for some 40 years. Wolfgang's Steakhouse uses USDA Prime Grade Black Angus beef that is dry aged for 28 days. The branch is the second to open in Asia and outside of the U.S. after one that opened in Tokyo earlier this year.Gucci introduces pop-up caféItalian luxury brand Gucci has opened a café at Hyundai Department Store’s Trade Center branch in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul. The “Gucci Café” is a pop-up store that previously opened in major fashion capitals such as Milan, Florence and Tokyo. A noted feature is its use of “hanji,” traditional Korean paper handmade from mulberry trees, in its interior. A limited edition of chocolates will be available at the store upon reservation. The pop-up will run through Nov. 16.Mary Kay r

Oct 15, 2014
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